Locality
Adana's producers, businesses, masters and products sit at the heart of the festival.
Vision & Values
From Flavour to Lasting Value
The new-era vision of Adana Flavour Festival is not merely to showcase the city's gastronomic values during festival days, but to transform them into a living cultural heritage — researched, documented and shared with the world year-round.
Our vision: to establish Adana as one of the world's respected gastronomy cities — through its deep culinary heritage, strong production ecosystem, biodiversity, distinctive food culture and international partnerships.
Our mission
- Protect the gastronomic heritage of Adana and Çukurova.
- Support local products and producers.
- Document traditional craftsmanship.
- Increase the visibility of women and local communities.
- Generate academic and cultural knowledge in gastronomy.
- Develop a sustainable festival model.
- Build partnerships with national and international gastronomy cities.
- Make the festival experience accessible, safe and inclusive.
Our values
Cultural heritage
Traditional recipes are not only served — they are documented, told and passed to new generations.
Sustainability
Responsible use of resources, waste reduction and local sourcing are core responsibilities of the festival.
Inclusivity
From women cooperatives to small traders, from children to visitors with disabilities — everyone is part of the festival.
Knowledge
Through panels, declarations, research and its archive, the festival produces a lasting gastronomy resource.
Collaboration
Partnerships are encouraged — from local actors to international gastronomy cities.
Accessibility
Experiencing the festival's diverse flavours at fair prices is actively supported.